Tourism officer, Travel Services Manager and Festival and Event Manager
Example Course
Bachelor of Tourism Management
Bachelor of Tourism Management degree provides students with unique and highly marketable expertise and experience in sustainable development, the cultural basis of tourism and the desirable social contribution of tourism and the tourism industry. It does this by providing an in-depth understanding of the interactions between different aspects of the tourism industry and its natural, social and cultural environments. It integrates concern for the host or destination community and the process of tourism planning and development in the context of ecologically sustainable development. It considers the relationships between tourism and heritage management; mechanisms for regional and community planning and development; and the role of tourism as a social, cultural and economic phenomenon.
Student will be confident and component to make a significant contribution to tourism and tourism planning, and sensitive to needs of tourism, tourism destination communities and the industry. The program is conducted in close liaison with the tourism industry with both government and non-government organisations, particularly cultural and heritage organisations such as museums, galleries, the Historical Houses Trust and other tourist attractions such as theme parks and scenic
Location
Australia
Duration
3 years
Intakes Available
February
Entry Requirements
An Australian Year 12 qualification or approved overseas equivalent, with English, Geography, History and/or Business; and a minimum IELTS test score of 6.5 (with no sub-score less than 6.0); or TOEFL test score of 575 (PB); 232 (CB) or 89 (iBT); or an acceptable score upon completion an approved ELICOS program, or equivalent. Other evidence of English proficiency may be accepted.
Skills recognition
The Bachelor of Tourism Management course is recognised by relevant professional bodies, such as Australian Department of Environment and Heritage, Camping and Caravan Industry Association, National Parks and Wildlife Services, Tourism Australia, Tourism NSW, UNESCO and World Tourism Organisation.
Career Outcomes
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Tourism Management qualifies candidates to the employment opportunity in the areas such as cultural tourism and leisure industry development, destination marketing and festival and event management and programming. Candidates might also consider working in areas such as heritage organisation, international development or the local government. Candidates can take up employment as a Tourism officer, Travel Services Manager and Festival and Event Manager.